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American ipecac

Gillenia stipulata

American ipecac (Gillenia stipulata) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Jul.

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Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 20 U.S. states, including AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–10a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Apr–Jul
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

American ipecac (Gillenia stipulata) — *Gillenia stipulata* — American ipecac. Photo by Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 2: 248. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc. via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

American ipecac (Gillenia stipulata) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Jul.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, american ipecac pairs naturally with: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa).